The paper enables students to undertake inquiry-based learning through engaging in
research. The research topic should be in an area of special interest to the student
and the nature of the project should be discussed with the paper co-ordinator. As
the paper is student-centred, requiring a significant component of self-directed learning,
a timeline of achievable goals through the year will be set

The overall objective
of this paper is the preparation of a report embodying the design of a research project.

Learning
Aims and Objectives:

Promoting knowledge

Demonstrate an understanding
of the principles of research methods and their application to the delivery and promotion
of oral health

Promoting understanding

Demonstrate the ability
to critically assess published information in oral health

Promoting
lifelong learning

Encourage lifelong learning by providing a stimulating and
high-quality learning environment that encourages students to challenge, critique
and question knowledge related to oral health

Develop skills in critical appraisal
of research to allow the graduate to apply these to review and improve their practice
throughout their practising career

Reading
and Writing a Scientific PaperGreenhalgh T, (2010) How to read a paper: the basics
of evidence-based medicine, (4th ed) Chichester, Wiley-Blackwell (in the reference
section of Dental and Medical libraries)

Day RA and B Gastel, (2006) How
to write and publish a scientific paper, Westport Conn., Greenwood Press (on reserve)

Reading
and Writing a Scientific PaperGreenhalgh T, (2010) How to read a paper: the basics
of evidence-based medicine, (4th ed) Chichester, Wiley-Blackwell (in the reference
section of Dental and Medical libraries)

Day RA and B Gastel, (2006) How
to write and publish a scientific paper, Westport Conn., Greenwood Press (on reserve)

The paper enables students to undertake inquiry-based learning through engaging in
research. The research topic should be in an area of special interest to the student
and the nature of the project should be discussed with the paper co-ordinator. As
the paper is student-centred, requiring a significant component of self-directed learning,
a timeline of achievable goals through the year will be set

The overall objective
of this paper is the preparation of a report embodying the design of a research project.

Learning
Aims and Objectives:

Promoting knowledge

Demonstrate an understanding
of the principles of research methods and their application to the delivery and promotion
of oral health

Promoting understanding

Demonstrate the ability
to critically assess published information in oral health

Promoting
lifelong learning

Encourage lifelong learning by providing a stimulating and
high-quality learning environment that encourages students to challenge, critique
and question knowledge related to oral health

Develop skills in critical appraisal
of research to allow the graduate to apply these to review and improve their practice
throughout their practising career